Gordano Students Rise to the Challenge at Regional Maths Final
A team of four Year 8 and Year 9 students represented Gordano School at the Regional Final of the UKMT Team Maths Challenge competition. Held at Sidcot School, this competition brought together the region's most talented and dedicated young mathematicians for a day of competitive problem-solving. We were hoping to build on our fantastic 4th place finish from last year and knew that winning would earn us a place at the National Final in London.
20 teams battled it out across four rounds, including a relay round wherein students literally raced across the sports hall while solving mathematical problems. Our team excelled in the crossnumber round, which required strategy and lateral thinking.
Unfortunately, the results this year didn't quite go in our favour. Our team finished in a respectable 12th place out of 20 teams, a result which doesn't do justice to our students' dedication, preparation and talent. However, a fantastic time was had by all, and the event was an excellent opportunity for them to engage with Maths outside of the classroom.
Miss Goodwin, Teacher of Maths commented
The students were an absolute credit to themselves and Gordano School and truly exemplified our school focus on resilience
